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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,326.76, 748,401.88 and 297,309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,326.76, 748,401.88 and 297,309.88 is: 410,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,326.76 : 748,401.88 = 297,309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,326.76/748,401.88 = 297,309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,326.76x = 748,401.88 × 297,309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,326.76x = 222,507,273,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,507,273,134.57/542,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,282.67

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